2006 Chevrolet HHR Recall NHTSA 08V444000

Release Date:

September 03, 2008

Applicable Country:

USA

NHTSA Campaign Number:

08V444000

Manufacturer:

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Component(s):

• LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
  • DOORS
    • LATCH

Summary

GM IS RECALLING 296,422 MY 2006-2008 CHEVROLET HHR VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE DOOR ON THE STORAGE BIN IN THE TOP CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO REMAIN CLOSED AS REQUIRED.

Remedy

A REDESIGNED LATCH WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM .

Notes

GM RECALL NO. 08157. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

Other Vehicles Affected By This Recall

• 2007 Chevrolet HHR
• 2008 Chevrolet HHR

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• 2006 Chevrolet HHR Recall NHTSA 06V417000
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• 2006 Chevrolet HHR Recall NHTSA 14E021000
• 2006 Chevrolet HHR Recall NHTSA 14V047000
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